On September 21st, the FDA issued a drug safety communication for Ocaliva (obeticholic acid), a medication used to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The FDA warns that using Ocaliva can cause serious liver injury and even death when improperly dosed. The FDA has reviewed the 19 cases of death potentially caused by Ocaliva, and determined that in…
12 Medications to Avoid During Pregnancy
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Administering Medications in School: 6 Tips For Parents
If your child needs to use medication during the school year, making the proper accommodation with required school personnel is an important task for parents to complete at the beginning of the school year. Here are some tips to help ensure that your child stays healthy during this school year. Be up to date on the…
FDA Approves Duzallo for Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis that affects the joints and can cause severe pain, redness, tenderness, and inflammation. Typically, gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid. Recently, the FDA approved Duzallo, a new combination medication for the treatment of gout. What is Duzallo indicated for? Duzallo is a combination medication indicated for the…
Safe Needle Disposal: What You Need to Know
Proper disposal of sharp medical objects—like syringes, needles, or lancets—is important to prevent injury. The improper disposal of needles or sharps is dangerous and can increase the risk for a needle stick injury, which can spread blood-borne diseases like HIV or various forms of hepatitis. Many states have laws regarding sharp disposal, so it’s important…
10 Things You Might Not Know About Vyvanse for ADHD
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4 Tips to Prevent and Treat Head Lice
It’s the beginning of the school year, which means that it is time to prepare for the little bugs that get passed around the classroom, lice! Head lice are parasitic insects that can be found on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Preschool and elementary school-aged children, as well as their parents and caregivers, are at the greatest…
Cialis Generic Coming in 2018: Here’s How To Save Now
2017 and 2018 will mark the launch of generic alternatives for Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil), the two most popular erectile dysfunction (ED) medications. Cialis, approved to treat both ED and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), has about a year left on the countdown to its generic. Viagra will likely be available as a generic before…
After Hurricane Irma: You Decided Where to Donate
GoodRx has been focused on helping Americans for more than 6 years. This month, as hurricanes hit Florida and Texas, we realized that our mission to help goes beyond healthcare, and we wanted to do our part to help. A few days after Hurricane Harvey, we sent members of the GoodRx team to Houston to…
Weird Taste in Your Mouth? These Drugs Could Be the Cause
First, a little reminder about taste. Our sensory system for taste is remarkably sensitive, made possible by our taste buds. Taste buds are each made up of taste receptor cells which bind to small molecules related to flavor. Through sensory nerves, the receptors relay the taste information to the brain and this allows us to…